Dove of Peace

crayola supplies

Fine Line Markers
Erasable Colored Pencils
Washable Kid's Paint

household supplies

recycled newspaper
Party Express paper plates
hole punch
posterboard
plastic drinking straws
ribbon, string, or yarn

Why

Worldwide, the dove is a symbol of peace. Use a straw tip to paint a unique mosaic-looking dove.

Steps

1. Draw a circle or other shape with a Erasable® Colored Pencil on posterboard. Cut it out with Crayola Scissors. Outline a dove and/or other symbols of harmony such as rainbows or olive branches in the circle. Plan different colors for your dove, background, and other details.
2. Cover your craft surface with newspaper. Put several dollops of paint on a paper plate. Dip the tip of a straw into the paint. Blot it on the plate to wipe off any excess paint. If there is a bubble, gently blow to pop the bubble.
3. Gently press the straw on the posterboard. Lift to produce a circle. Continue this process, using a new straw when you change colors, to create patterns with circles. Air-dry your painting. An option would be to outline your symbols with a Crayola fine line marker.
4. Punch a hole on the top of the circle. Tie ribbon or yarn as a hanger. Display your dove to remind others about why peace is so important.

When & Where

"We made this with the older kids at summer camp. They really enjoyed making this mosaic-looking piece."
- Annette Z. summer program volunteer

Interesting Info

The dove is one of the most recognized symbols for peace. Doves are members of the pigeon family. When doves drink water they don’t tilt their heads back like other birds. Instead, they suck up the water.

Safety Guidelines

Crayola Washable Paints—Not for use as body/face paint.

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.